Dissolved Phase HXe-129 MRI: A Novel Biomarker to Quantify Pulmonary Pathology (NCT06856525)
Dissolved Phase Hyperpolarized Xenon-129 MRI: a Novel Biomarker to Quantify Pulmonary Pathology in Healthy Participants and E-cigarette Users
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A two-center, longitudinal assessment of 40 electronic cigarette users and 40 healthy controls at the initial visit and a follow-up visit 12 months later. This study will determine the impact of electronic cigarette use on pulmonary gas exchange capacity and then corroborate the Hyperpolarized Xenon MRI (HXeMRI) results with the cardiopulmonary stress test at the initial visit and a follow-up visit 12 months later.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Duke University — Durham, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years to 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Duke University — Durham, North Carolina
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, Virginia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (434) 243-6074
Email: rnn3b@virginia.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.